470 Pages
by
Routledge
472 Pages
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Routledge
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First major clash with a communist army The Korean War was America's first ideological conflict and the first large-scale clash between U.S./UN forces and a Communist army. More than any other event, it signaled the beginning of Cold War mobilization for the U.S. and NATO, and even though the specter of international communism had since faded away, the animosities of The Forgotten War threaten... Read more
Introduction, Chronology, Maps, 1 The Encyclopedia, Bibliography, Contributors, Index
Biography
Stanley Sandler
"The emphasis and strength of the Encyclopedia is in the military aspects of the war-the campaigns and commanders-but especially the U.S. role. Entries on individual countries and their roles in the war are also excellent...the most detailed encyclopedia on the military aspects of the war published in English to date." -- Journal of Military History
"An excellent piece of work." -- Military Books Online
"A solid effort for libraries, students, and the general readers." -- Library Journal
"Recommended for public and academic libraries." -- Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist
"This solid source suitable for beginners and specialists is recommended for all academic libaries, especially those supporting military studies." -- Choice
